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Blackhawks continue winning streak
Blackhawks continue winning streak
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (right) is congratulated by his teammates for scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of the NHL game at the United Center in Chicago. (USA TODAY Sports)
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The Chicago Blackhawks erupted for seven goals to continue their dominating three-game win streak beating Philadelphia Flyers 7-2.
The Blackhawks have outscored opponents 19-6 in the last three games - all wins. Chicago (23-6-5) continues to lead the NHL in wins (23), goals per game (3.68) and goals scored (125).
Philadelphia (13-15-3) scored first in the game, at 12:31 of the first period, but the momentum quickly changed in the second period when the Blackhawks exploded for five goals against former teammate Ray Emery.
Meanwhile, Jeff Carter scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1.
Defenseman Drew Doughty and left winger Kyle Clifford also scored for the Kings (21-7-4) while Mike Richards had two assists.
Defenseman Cody Franson scored for the Maple Leafs (16-13-3).
Kings rookie goalie Martin Jones, who was coming off consecutive shutouts, stopped 38 shots, though his attempt at a third shutout was snapped in the second period. He had not allowed a goal in 177:16 of ice time.
Anaheim right winger Corey Perry scored for the seventh consecutive game and the Ducks held off the Minnesota Wild for a 2-1 win.
Perry’s goal in the second period provided a 2-0 lead and turned out to be the difference for the Ducks (22-7-5), who beat the Wild (18-10-5) for the sixth straight time.
Anaheim also improved its record at the Honda Center to 12-0-2, the only NHL club to avoid a loss in regulation at home this season.
Jason Pominville put Minnesota on the board at 3:48 of the third when he picked up his club-high 15th goal, but the Wild failed to score again.
Results
Anaheim 2, Minnesota 1
Toronto 1, Los Angeles 3
Chicago 7, Philadelphia 2